10 pounds lighter and tighter by April - Support thread!
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I was hungry after my awesome workout. I should have drank more water, but instead, I ate a bunch of treats. Ugh.
But I plugged it into MFP and had to adjust my dinner/remaining calories.
Made Chicken Francese w/ zucchini (instead of pasta). Ended up with pretty good macros day!
@jlkermode
CONGRATS on breaking 140!!! Woohooo!
@Cheerios0392
Can you schedule in/pre-log those dinner-outs calories, and counter it by eating 100calories less for 2-4days?
Next week is my cut-week, BUT I have a big work celebration dinner (only happens 2x a year).
So this is what I do: I'm saving up a lot of calories for Saturday's dinner.
I'm also doing 5:2 FAST.
(reminder: my cut = 1200/day, no-cut = 1500/day).
- Mon = 650
- Tues = 1300
- Wed = 650
- Thur = 1350
- Fri = 1300
- Sat = 2500
- Sun = 700 (because I can eat a lot on the following Monday, during no-cut-week).
And even on that day, I'll probably not eat breakfast, but eat a very late lunch HIGH in protein (to make me feel fuller) to hold me till the dinner party.
But once I get there, I'll drink 2 big glasses of water, and then, no holds barred.
I won't feel any guilt on whatever I eat/drink, with PORTION CONTROL.0 -
stepherz84 wrote: »stepherz84 wrote: »stepherz84 wrote: »Can I join in! I'm a bit late but I'm new to posting on the boards.
I started on the 5th jan and have lost 12lbs so far.
Height 5ft 11.5in (the half inch makes all the difference!
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SW: 187lbs
CW: 175lbs
GW: 153lbs
Week one : 2 lbs lost so...
New CW 173lbs
It's the end of my week 2 of this challenge and I have lost another 2 lbs! Yay
New CW 171 lbs
I've lost a pound! I've lost a pound!
9 days of getting VERY bored at seeing the same number and finally it dropped! Phew!
3 weeks & 2 days in to challenge and my new CW is 170 lbs
That's 5 pounds in challenge and 17 pounds overall. Happy day for me :-)0 -
Confession: I have daily chocolate that I don't log. What is this brain problem I'm facing? Why do I feel embarrassed to report it? Even if it fits my macros?
Reality: after three weeks of getting up at 4 am to cross train with cardio, abs, and decent (8#) weights, I feel like a different person than I did when we started. I feel stronger, way more confident, and generally more optimistic. It is frustrating that I am the kind of person that builds muscle quickly (and lose it quickly) so that I don't notice a huge scale change when I stop working out, but when I get back into it I always see plateaus and increases. I KNOW that muscle weighs more than fat and has less volume, so I KNOW that these are positive signs of my body changing, but the reports and groups are designed around losing pounds which I still have not done.
I know there are areas in which to improve. I'm not kidding myself on that. (Not staying within my calories, going over on macros on days that I do stay within..., not logging that daily chocolate) I have readjusted my macros according to some research I've done -- I will give it three weeks and see. I'm hoping that these values based on logic will help me understand the limits and therefore stay motivated to stay within them.
Anyone else focus on macros rather than calories?
Anyways - week four here we go, WE'VE GOT THIS!0 -
Confession: I have daily chocolate that I don't log. What is this brain problem I'm facing? Why do I feel embarrassed to report it?
I KNOW that muscle weighs more than fat and has less volume, so I KNOW that these are positive signs of my body changing, but the reports and groups are designed around losing pounds which I still have not done.
Anyways - week four here we go, WE'VE GOT THIS!
I am in the exact same boat!! I have not seen a significant change on the scale in a month now, but I just measured and since the beginning of Feb, I've lost a half inch from my waist (I consistently measure this at my navel) and GAINED a half inch on my hips -aka Booty Gains!
This makes me believe in the process, even though it can be frustrating not seeing those changes reflected on the scale!
RE chocolate- don't feel guilty! I think that if you have to feel guilty or deprived, it's not worth it! If it fits your macros, eat it and log it and be happy!
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I'm in how do you join?0
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This would be a dream come true to be a part of this supportive group. I no longer can do it on my own anymore. I binge eat when stressed, lonely, and in celebration. I am a single parent that adds to my daily challenges. Would love to hear how other people have turned the corner with their weight loss journey. I believe it is a behavioral change. Oreos are my weakness.. CW: 190. GW: 1600
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I dropped 3lbs this weeks, but as it's my first week I won't put too much faith in that figure. It's been a rough week at work with lots of overtime and not very good eating habits but at least I avoided the 'carbs covered in cream and cheese' which is my go to food of choice during rough weeks. Hoping for a more sensible week this week. Good luck everyone.0
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To the new peeps: To join, all you have to do is post here!! We got your back! This is a support group thread where we post our updates, encouragement, feelings, thoughts, successes, struggles, and tips! Feel free to add people as friends on MFP, too! We support each other on and off the thread here, on MFP.
Keep up the great work everyone!!
Today I intend to eat more protein and get a good cardio and kettlebell workout in!0 -
OK. I need some serious intervention. I have the world's worst sweet tooth. I am constantly craving something sweet. mostly as long as it is chocolate. all the time. I log it all. but, seriously, eating daily isn't good. I have to break the habit. I tried to for Lent. No go. broke it day one! What is wrong?!0
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sellerskennington wrote: »OK. I need some serious intervention. I have the world's worst sweet tooth. I am constantly craving something sweet. mostly as long as it is chocolate. all the time. I log it all. but, seriously, eating daily isn't good. I have to break the habit. I tried to for Lent. No go. broke it day one! What is wrong?!
I know it's a poor substitute, but have you tried either sweet flavored yogurt or protein?? I am obsessed with NOW Sports Pea Protein in dutch Chocolate flavor! It's my post-workout snack and tastes like a chocolate milkshake.
Also, I've recently gotten into Greek yogurt flavors like red velvet cake and salted caramel! I think you can find some Dannon flavors for low cal!0 -
I'm a little late but id like to join! I'm aiming to lose a pound a week. Trying to aim for 30min/day for 6 days a week. Plan to go high protein and low carbs . Work really long hours so it's going to a be a real challenge to work out but hopefully will try my best!
Height: 5ft 1inch
CW: 150 lbs
GW by April: 145 lbs
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Fab... love the positive thinking!
Fit bit is awesome. Had mine for a few years & still get a thrill from hitting 10,000 steps!
Food wise I'm aiming for 50% carbs. 30% protein and 20% fat. Got Good Hemp protein shake & loving it.
A VAT of nommy ice - cream like shake for just 350 calories...0 -
So, for the last month I've been looking at smoothie recipes on Pinterest. I've become obsessed with the urge to try a green glowing skin smoothie. Tonight I had my first (and NOT last) smoothie. I didn't taste the spinach at all--just the fruit I put in it. I feel really good about my supper, and I don't feel hungry either.
I heartily recommend that you try out a green smoothie--it may become your new lunch/dinner fad.0 -
Caloriecounters123 wrote: »So, for the last month I've been looking at smoothie recipes on Pinterest. I've become obsessed with the urge to try a green glowing skin smoothie. Tonight I had my first (and NOT last) smoothie. I didn't taste the spinach at all--just the fruit I put in it. I feel really good about my supper, and I don't feel hungry either.
I heartily recommend that you try out a green smoothie--it may become your new lunch/dinner fad.
I've recently grown more and more interested in the smoothie game. What are everyone's thoughts on the bottled, cold-pressed options like Suja, Lumi, etc?0 -
Caloriecounters123 wrote: »So, for the last month I've been looking at smoothie recipes on Pinterest. I've become obsessed with the urge to try a green glowing skin smoothie. Tonight I had my first (and NOT last) smoothie. I didn't taste the spinach at all--just the fruit I put in it. I feel really good about my supper, and I don't feel hungry either.
I heartily recommend that you try out a green smoothie--it may become your new lunch/dinner fad.
I've recently grown more and more interested in the smoothie game. What are everyone's thoughts on the bottled, cold-pressed options like Suja, Lumi, etc?
I am obsessed with cold pressed juices! (Which is unfortunate when it is freezing outside and I still have to have my juice!) I'm just too lazy to make my own smoothies and they are often too sweet for me. I prefer the most "earthy" taste of green juices. Juice Generation is one of my favorite vendors. I also like Suja or the Blueprint Juices!0 -
Caloriecounters123 wrote: »So, for the last month I've been looking at smoothie recipes on Pinterest. I've become obsessed with the urge to try a green glowing skin smoothie. Tonight I had my first (and NOT last) smoothie. I didn't taste the spinach at all--just the fruit I put in it. I feel really good about my supper, and I don't feel hungry either.
I heartily recommend that you try out a green smoothie--it may become your new lunch/dinner fad.
I've recently grown more and more interested in the smoothie game. What are everyone's thoughts on the bottled, cold-pressed options like Suja, Lumi, etc?
I am obsessed with cold pressed juices! (Which is unfortunate when it is freezing outside and I still have to have my juice!) I'm just too lazy to make my own smoothies and they are often too sweet for me. I prefer the most "earthy" taste of green juices. Juice Generation is one of my favorite vendors. I also like Suja or the Blueprint Juices!
I agree! I feel so great and healthy after having an "earthy" tasting green juice! Trader Joes has a yummy, cold-pressed green juice that is not sweet at all and much cheaper than the more prominent brands.0 -
Love my green smoothies. I basically throw a salad and some friut into my Vitamix, and now I can take my salad to go.
I don't drink juice without the fiber. It's too much sugar for my body.
It's cut-week, AND I'm banking calories for Saturday's dinner party, so I basically do not get a lot of calories this week.
Just lots of protein and veggies.
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I'm starting on the green smoothies too. My MFP buddy suggested them as my mid afternoon pick me up when I'm craving sugar.
I tried a combo that I really liked last week: spinach, frozen peaches, 1/2of a vanilla muscle milk and fage 0% Greek yogurt.
I've been dreaming up combinations since I realized there were different flavors of muscle milk. This week I'm going to try: coconut yogurt, banana muscle milk, and frozen pineapple (or fresh with ice cubes if I can't find frozen). Pina colada baby!!
I got sick of strawberry banana real fast.0 -
My favorite smoothie currently is a whole banana, kale, peanut butter powder, chocolate protein powder, a cup of almond milk, and some ice. So good! I have a juicer, but I don't use it very often. Pretty much only if I'm in for a weekend of drinking and want something vitamin packed to wake up to. My favorite juice to make is one with banana, beets, ginger, pineapple, and kale. If you like earthy green juices or smoothies I definitely recommend adding beets- they will take your green smoothie to a bright pink smoothie which is fun. And they definitely add an earthy flavor, which I love. Beets and kale forever!
This is what that juice looks like
So bright and happy.
After having my period last week, and visiting friends all weekend 4 hrs away, I'm up a little less than a pound. Not too worried, because I took some progress pictures yesterday and while there wasn't a big difference visually I noticed that my stretch marks on my hips have faded drastically. Weird! My family has also noticed my body changing, which is awesome. My pants are fitting differently, aka getting too big for me. Which sucks because I just bought these! I do have a pair of size 8 gap skinnies that I got for christmas a few years back and only wore about 3 times before I had to admit they were way too tight. Looking forward to fitting into those again!
Glad to see everyone is doing well and pushing forward to their goals!0 -
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Today is a day where I can't seem to feel full! I am now drinking my 3 water jug (32oz), so hydration isn't an issue. Must stay focused!
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I love juicing
definitely should get back into that!
@jgrabowski33 beets n kale forever!! Haha. so healthy 0 -
sellerskennington wrote: »OK. I need some serious intervention. I have the world's worst sweet tooth. I am constantly craving something sweet. mostly as long as it is chocolate. all the time. I log it all. but, seriously, eating daily isn't good. I have to break the habit. I tried to for Lent. No go. broke it day one! What is wrong?!
You can break it! I've never had a huge sweet tooth but I learned from the couple times I got in a sugar kick, and the things I've heard from people, is that when you cut sugar out your cravings do go away, you just have to persist thru them. It can take days n weeks but it does get easier over time. The sugar hits your brain like drugs because it feels good and yes it's very emotional to go without! I had the same thing for cheese..I was entirely addicted to cheese no doubt and when I started cutting back (I rarely eat it now, when I do it's in very small amounts), it was INTENSE. Cravings and feelings. Try to reach for fruit when you crave the sugar...I know it's really hard..I believe in you!0 -
Being this self aware and sharing here like you have is a great turning the corner...you're doing awesome by being herepacemakerbabe wrote: »This would be a dream come true to be a part of this supportive group. I no longer can do it on my own anymore. I binge eat when stressed, lonely, and in celebration. I am a single parent that adds to my daily challenges. Would love to hear how other people have turned the corner with their weight loss journey. I believe it is a behavioral change. Oreos are my weakness.. CW: 190. GW: 160 check out the before n after posts around MFP and check in here with us to let us know how you're doing. We care for you and everyone else here!!
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I'm in! I've forgotten how handy this APP is! Trying to lose 15, but 10 works too! Love to meet some new people on here!0
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sellerskennington wrote: »Today is a day where I can't seem to feel full! I am now drinking my 3 water jug (32oz), so hydration isn't an issue. Must stay focused!
I'm currently on Weight Watchers right now. They have their system rigged up so that fruit and most vegetables don't count as "food". Assuming you eat moderate portions of these, you will feel full longer without using up your day's calorie intake. For example, eating 100 calories of Wheat Thins vs 1 banana (100 calories) is the same amount of calories, but you will feel much healthier and full much longer on the fruits and veggies. Try to incorporate more low calorie, but filling, fruits and veggies into your diet.
I eat a light lunch, and then eat an apple (or other piece of fruit) every two hours so that I'm not ravenous at supper and consequentially overeat! It saves me discomfort (from an empty stomach), keeps the many drive-thru temptations at bay because I'm not hungry, and helps me make healthier dinner choices, as well as ultimately saving me calories in the big picture of a day.0 -
feeling good lately. most clothing is fitting differently. I am wondering about purchasing new jeans. I have had the same 2 pair for 2+ years. They don't feel any different, but wonder if it's because they are so old and wash so much that they slowly shrunk over time. dreaming of how I would love some chocolate very badly, but saving it for a birthday dinner celebration tomorrow night.
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I'm in!
heaviest: 144
CW: 136
GW:125
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Im in 5'10
cw170
gw145-150
first i want to lose fat then build muscle 0
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